On this episode of The Hot Flash Podcast, we (Amy and Anita) were so excited to welcome our longtime friend, Laney Crowder! Laney is married to her high school sweetheart, Corey Crowder, is mom to two amazing kiddos, and has a huge heart for God. In this episode we discuss a range of topics, including how to deal with tragedy and anxiety, encouraging gratitude, and the importance of kindness. Laney shares her personal stories and experiences and talks about how her ministry, Life in the...

On this episode of The Hot Flash Podcast, we welcome wellness and sober living coach Stacy Miller. Stacy shares her personal journey with alcohol addiction and how she overcame it through the avoidance method and replacing drinking with activities like hiking and binge-watching Netflix. (Don't we all!) We also talk about the importance of being honest about our relationship with alcohol and the social stigma surrounding being sober. Stacy shares about her passion project, Sober30, which...

In this episode of The Hot Flash Podcast, we welcome special guest, Carrie Williams! She is a wife, mom and content creator in beautiful Alabama. She chats about the devastating overnight loss of her business and after shedding lots of tears, how she found the strength to move forward. We think you will be inspired and encouraged by her story! XOXO, Amy + Anita Sign up for WIP Flash:Our weekly challenging, yet encouraging text message because we are all “Works In Progress" (WIP)! ...

In this episode of The Hot Flash Podcast, Amy and Anita have a "family chat" about the curve ball life can be. From the unexpected loss of their beautiful mom to the faithfulness of God's protection for things we cannot see, to brand new life. This episode is meant to encourage you that there is always hope in the midst of heartache. Sign up for WIP Flash:Our weekly challenging, yet encouraging text message because we are all “Works In Progress" (WIP)! Sign up here Connect with Amy and...

What a JOY it was to welcome today's guest, Renee Carls! We have been inspired and encouraged by her for quite some time and being able to share a small dose of her positivity with you made us do the happy dance, which Renee does a lot if you follow her on social media! So grab your headphones and we hope you enjoy this episode. Much love - Amy + Anita Connect With Renee:Website Facebook Instagram Connect with Amy and Anita: Follow us on Instagram! @thehfpc Amy: @theamypec Anita:...

After some time away, we are so excited to be back! In this episode of The Hot Flash Podcast, we welcomed Kristi Carden. Kristi is a Christian counselor who has had the honor of working with many individuals, families and couples since opening Created To Bloom in 2005. We talk raising kids (Kristi has 3 grown boys), marriage, identity, the importance of community and more. Kristi brings so much wisdom, funny stories and encouragement for moms, and just women, in this episode. Subscribe to...

Life hack (noun) - Something you can do that makes life a little smoother, easier and just a little more beautiful. This was a fun episode to record and we hope sharing some of our "life hacks" will be as beneficial for you, as they are for us! We would just be tickled pink if you would share this with your family and friends. And SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode! Much love, Amy + Anita PS - We mention how excited we are about video in this episode and can you say we decided...

WELCOME TO SEASON 3 of The Hot Flash Podcast!! We must say thank you to everyone who supports us by listening, sharing and connecting! It means soo very much to us. For our first episode of Season 3, we welcome back to the Hot Flash microphone, our very good friend, Donna Sherer. Donna has two gorgeous daughters, one is married and she and her husband have a beautiful daughter, so Donna definitely qualifies as an expert in the area of Mother-In-Laws. With this being a newer season of life...

Are you a last minute shopper? We have just what you need on today's episode. A few of our last minute holiday favs to help you if you are still looking for something to give your friends or family for Christmas. We hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year and we are looking forward to connecting with you in 2023! Connect with Amy and Anita by using the below: The Hot Flash Podcast's Instagram: @thehfpc Amy's Instagram: @theamypec Anita's Instagram: @aschwier Original...

We bet you've seen the Progressive® Insurance commercials where tips are given for how NOT to turn into your parents, right? In this episode of The Hot Flash Podcast, we (Amy & Anita) chat about the realization that becoming your parents is not necessarily a bad thing. And as we grow older and mature, if there are things you want to do differently, that is a choice you have the freedom to make. We hope you enjoy this episode of The Hot Flash Podcast! Be sure to subscribe to never miss...

Hi Hot Flashers! Okay... if you are not a fan of snakes 🐍, like us 😱, then maybe you completely get this childhood trauma we experienced(Thanks Daddy! Mom why did you never make Daddy get that snake out of our attic?) and we share today how it has absolutely followed us into adulthood. Neither of us can ever say we will be lovers of those slithery creatures, but what we do know is even if you have a trigger from your childhood, maybe it's snakes, or maybe it is something much harder, it is...

The holiday season is officially underway and we thought what better way to welcome it than with Terri Spears, our favorite hospitality guru and maker of all things beautiful! You may remember Terri joined us last year and she shared amazing and practical tips for holiday hospitality. This year she asked the question, “Will you impress or invest this holiday season?” We hope you enjoy this episode of The Hot Flash Podcast! Connect with Amy and Anita by using the below: The Hot Flash...

In today's episode, we sit down with two amazing, beautiful women, Sandra Teague and Lynette Jennings, as they share their amazing stories of faith + fight! In honor of October and Breast Cancer Awareness month, these two battled the giant of cancer and won! All the while never letting go of the One who makes all things new. We hope you are encouraged and inspired by their stories! Connect with Sandra & Lynette:Sandra's Instagram Lynette's Instagram Connect with Amy and Anita by using...

"A true friend accepts who you are, but also helps you become who you should be." Why do friendships matter? Because life is hard, because life is unpredictable, because we are designed to be in relationship with others. We hope Kristen and Erica's story will inspire and encourage you, just as it did us. Connect with Kristen & Erica:Instagram: @swankysteer Swanky's website: https://www.swankysteer.com/ Kristen's Book: Straight to the Point: Beating the Cactus That Stuck Me: A Cancer...

Hello Hot Flashers! We are so glad you are here and thank you for listening to another episode of The Hot Flash Podcast! In this episode we welcomed mindset + productivity coach, Amber B (which is short for Bibelheimer 😊). Amber lives in Minnesota and grew up in a household of entrepreneurs which of course, translated into her being a small business owner. We chat about the importance of resetting your mindset, pivoting into a new career and how Amber did that, the importance of confidence...

Hot Flash Favorites Part 2! You guys were so receptive to our 1st episode (listen HERE if you haven't already!) that we wanted to share some of our favs as we are heading into the fall. So grab your headphones, unless you're driving and holding your iced coffee with the other hand, then grab them later, and hang out with Amy and Anita. Check out our favorites below: (Nothing is sponsored, YET!) UGG boots Almost 1 Gallon Water bottle - 110 ounces Listen to Chris DeHollander's episode...

In this episode of The Hot Flash Podcast, Amy and Anita share what they've learned over the last 15 years of doing school. With two college graduates, one college Junior, one Sophomore in college and a 7th grader, they've learned a thing or two. Listen to our Marriage episode here: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/69a760e3-3c15-446f-8990-1823ed67da7e Connect with Amy and Anita by using the below: The Hot Flash Podcast's Instagram: @thehfpc Amy's Instagram: @theamypec Anita's Instagram:...

In this episode of The Hot Flash Podcast, we welcome Courtney Ibinger to the Hot Flash Podcast microphone and start by sharing the story of when we (Amy & Anita) decidedly became car thieves, at quite a young age. In a flash, Courtney is a native of Wisconsin and moved to the upstate of SC in 2018. In Wisconsin, she was a teacher. They were making a move to SC and thinking of starting a family so this was the perfect opportunity to pivot in her career. She wanted to have more...

Happy 25th Anniversary Anita & Andrew!! That is no small feat and deserving of recognition, especially in today's world, when the average marriage lasts 8.2 years (a recent study notes). In this episode of The Hot Flash podcast, Amy and Anita are talking love and marriage. Between the two of us we have 49 years of wedded bliss (which certainly has not always been bliss 😄) of this crazy commitment two people make to each other to be together through "better or worse, richer or poorer, in...

Hi HotFlashers! We're so glad you are here. This episode was soooo much fun 😊😊 Sharing people, books, and products that have inspired and helped us was truly just a prize. Oh, and you're welcome for the singing intro... we couldn't help ourselves! 😂 #SoundOfMusic We hope you enjoy listening. Be sure to share it with your family and friends. And we would just be honored if you would leave a review. It helps so much with growth and placement and all the things we podcasters like to analyze....

Have you ever experienced burnout or are you currently experiencing burnout? 😫 In this episode of The Hot Flash Podcast, Amy and Anita discuss burn out! It is real, but there are practical steps you can take to get through it. We read a post by @craiggroeschel and it hit home with both of us. We also gave a shout out to @inagarten Israeli Vegetable Salad Recipe because it's delicious!! https://www.foodnetwork.com/.../israeli-vegetable-salad... 🔥 Be sure to subscribe to our podcast to never...

In this episode of The Hot Flash Podcast, we just went with the flow, whatever came out of our brains and mouths is what we chatted about. Here's the topics... Miss Kitty (Anita's families "Not adopted" cat), sick kiddos (and how that relates to perfect attendance?! 😂), coffee, marriage, college graduation, positive thinking, ETC... Hope it makes you smile!! Connect with Amy and Anita by using the below: The Hot Flash Podcast's Instagram: @thehfpc Amy's Instagram: @theamypec Anita's...

In this episode of The Hot Flash Podcast, Amy and Anita talk social media, social media trends and the importance of just being yourself. Connect with Amy and Anita by using the below: The Hot Flash Podcast's Instagram: @thehfpc Amy's Instagram: @theamypec Anita's Instagram: @aschwier Original music by: Tim Pecoraro Sound Design and Mixing by: Tim Pecoraro

We were incredibly honored to welcome Zaina Greene to The Hot Flash Podcast in this episode. Amy met and worked with Zaina for several years through SWITCH, a non-profit in the Upstate of SC working to eliminate human trafficking and sexual exploitation. Zaina served as the executive director for 6 years. In this episode, Zaina shares with full transparency and authenticity how God clearly told her it was time to leave SWITCH, yet what was on the other side of that was not clear at the time,...